Clockwerk, had some Greek food the other day. Besides my regular baccala and dolmas, I tried Taramosalata. Holy fuck was that tasty, any authentic recipe you'd like to share? It was creamy like hummus, but the flavor was so much richer. The fish eggs were like little salty bits of heaven.
Since you mentioned fish eggs I can assume you are not a vegetarian like LP...:lol:. Have you tried Tiropitakia, Kothropita, or Spanakopita (varying types of filo dough pies)? Those are usually popular with everyone. Another favorite is Tsoutsoukakia (greek meatballs)
1-1 1/2 minced beef
4-5 slices of bread soaked in diluted (w/water) red white
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 egg
Mix all the above ingredients and roll into cigar shapes 3 inches long. Saute quickly in frying pan with oil and butter until just brown add meat balls to sauce (below) and cook for approximately 30-40 minutes.
3/4 stick butter browned
2 8oz cans of tomato sauce
1Tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
enough water to cover
add cumin to taste.
I could probably throw down 20 recipes, but I'm not sure what you would like. Do you want me to go more towards the coasts and fish based cuisine or the interior with more red meat? Since you mentioned fish earlier I recommend Psari Plaki.
sauce:
2-3 tomatoes
1 onion, sliced
2 bay leaves
2-3 teaspoons Greek oregano
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1-1/2 pounds cod, halibut, or tilapia
combine bay leaves, garlic, olive oil, green onion, lemon juice, onion, oregano, tomatoes, and white wine in a sauce pan. Boil until the sauce is soft.
Place fish in a greased casserole dish or pan. Pour sauce over fish. Salt and pepper to taste. cover dish or pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake until fish is slightly browned.
Also everyone loves Pastitsio.
